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Should Divorce Be Harder to Obtain?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

There are movements in several states to make divorce harder to obtain. Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana and Kansas have passed laws limiting the reasons for...

Restraining Orders and Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Restraining orders are a part of many divorce cases and are an important protection that is necessary to prevent domestic violence and allow victims of...

Why an Uncontested Divorce May Not Be Best for You

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

An uncontested divorce can sound appealing: no trial, a faster resolution, and less conflict. While an uncontested divorce may be a good answer in some...

Is Divorce Contagious?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The Pew Research Center recently released a study that seems to indicate divorce is contagious. If your friends get divorced, you are at a higher risk of...

Divorce with Adult Children in the Home

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

There is a lot written about parenting and divorce, but almost all of it has to do with minor children. Divorce has important implications for young children...

Sesame Street Offers Online Divorce Kit for Parents and Kids

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

One of the most trusted names in children’s television has created an online kit designed to help both you and your child through divorce. Sesame Street’s...

Should You Get A Post-Divorce Tattoo

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Growing numbers of people are getting a tattoo as a response to divorce. According to the Pew Research Center, 40% of people between 18 and 29 have at least...

5 Ways Divorce Will Benefit Your Child

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

There is much media coverage about the impact of divorce on children. Unfortunately much of this focuses on the negative effects. What you might not realize is...

Getting Your Spouse to Pay Your Attorney’s Fees

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The financial settlement or judgment in your divorce may include spousal support, child support and equitable distribution of your marital assets. There is...

Why Your Church May Not Recognize Your Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Recently the Pope made headlines when he spoke with a woman married to a man who was divorced. Because her husband’s divorce was not recognized by the...

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What is the Divorce Rate in the US: American Divorce Statistics

What is the divorce rate in the United States? Is the US divorce rate trending upward or downward? A quick online search of these questions will yield a list of results, but the statistics may not be telling the whole story about marriage and divorce in America.  Depending on the source, there can...

January 23, 2025 Read More

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Do You Have to Refinance Your House After Divorce? What Happens if You Can’t Refinance After Divorce?

For many couples considering divorce, two questions are often top-of-mind: How will it affect my children, and what will happen to the house?  In any divorce, one of the most important considerations is the fair and equitable division of property, assets, and debts.  Marital property consists...

January 3, 2025 Read More

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Communicating Through Divorce: Listening When It’s Hardest

Written by guest writer, Deb Porter, owner of HOLD. Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It’s hard enough to navigate the practicalities, but when emotions run high and trust feels shattered, communication can seem nearly impossible. How do you listen and respond...

December 12, 2024 Read More

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